Episode 23: A Drinking Occasion (Food and Drinks)

This week Jun and Daniel dive into the soju, beer, and all things drinking culture. Listen as our hosts recount some of their experiences with alcohol in Korea. Do Koreans really drink as frequently and as heavily as is portrayed in Korean dramas and movies? What is a pojangmacha (포장마차), where is one of the more popular areas for them in Seoul, and what is the closest equivalent in America? What’s the difference between anju (안주) and banju (반주)? How strong is soju, and how expensive is it? What are other types of popular alcoholic drinks that Koreans consume? Do Koreans or Americans drink more alcohol? What do Koreans think of the legal drinking age in America being 21 years old? What are some interesting makgeolli (막걸리) flavors? What is the proper hierarchy-based drinking etiquette? Is alcoholism discussed amongst Koreans? What do Baskin Robbins 31 and Titanic have to do with drinking alcohol? What do Americans commonly do after drinking that Koreans find shocking? What are the most famous food/alcohol pairings in Korea? If you're interested in any of these questions, tune in to hear Daniel and Jun discuss all this and more! Also in this episode, Daniel describes his experience attending a Korean work dinner known as hweshik (회식), while Jun describes one of his favorite drinking experiences in Korea that is not possible in America.Support the Show.As a reminder, we record one episode a week in-person from Seoul, South Korea. We hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey!Support us on Patreon:https://patreon.com/user?u=99211862Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/koreanamericanpodcast/https://twitter.com/korampodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@koreanamericanpodcastQuestions/Comments/Feedback? Email us at: koreanamericanpodcast@gmail.com